D2 – Entrepreneur / independent professional visa

Founders, freelancers and self-employed people.

Figures last checked 2026-10-14. Items marked check could not be fully confirmed on an official page.

Who it's for

Entrepreneurs investing in or setting up a business, or independent professionals with service contracts. [MNE Vistos – Residency visa documents]

Minimum income / savings

Means of subsistence at least €920/month (minimum wage), +50%/adult, +30%/child. No fixed minimum investment is set in law. [MNE Vistos – Means of subsistence]

Fees

Per MNE fee table. Not confirmed on an official page; check the source.check [MNE Vistos – Fees]

Processing time

See MNE deadlines; varies by consulate.check [MNE Vistos – Deadlines]

Initial permit & renewal

Residency visa: 4 months, 2 entries; then apply to AIMA for a residence permit. [MNE Vistos – Type of visa]

Path to PR / citizenship

Permanent residence after 5 years of legal residence; citizenship by naturalisation after 10 years (7 for CPLP/EU nationals) under rules in force since 19 May 2026 [Justiça – new nationality rules from 19 May 2026]

Family members

Reunification generally after 2 years of residence (Lei 61/2025). [Lei 61/2025 (Diário da República)]

Tax notes (IFICI / NHR 2.0)

May qualify for IFICI ("NHR 2.0"): 20% flat IRS on eligible Portuguese-source employment/self-employment income for 10 years, if the activity is eligible (some startup/innovation activities). [EBF art. 58.º-A (IFICI)]

Where to apply

Consulate, then AIMA. [MNE Vistos – Type of visa]

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